Aida

Aida on Broadway Background

Aida had its World Premiere under its original title "Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida" at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, GA on September 16th, 1998 and ran until November 8th, 1998. The Atlanta production featured Heather Headley (Aida), Hank Stratton (Radames) and Sherie Rene Scott (Amneris).

The newly revised production of Aida opened on November 12th, 1999 at the Cadillac Palace in Chicago, IL and ran through January 9, 2000 featuring Ms Headley as Aida, Ms Scott, as Amneris and Adam Pascal joining the cast as Radames for the Chicago run.

Robert Falls took over as director in Chicago, replacing Robert Jess Ross; and set designer Bob Crowley replaced Stanley A. Meyer. Also part of the new Chicago team was choreographer Wayne Cilento.

What's Aida Like?

Aida tells the story of an enslaved Nubian princess, who falls in love with her capturer the Egyptian captain Radames.

The low-caste Aida unexpectedly becomes the handmaiden to the Pharaoh's daughter, Princess Amneris, who is set to marry the captain Radames.

As the forbidden love grows between Aida and Radames, Aida must choose between her heart's desire and her responsibility to lead her people back to freedom. She must also navigate the bitter envy of Amneris that is sure to destroy them all.

Is Aida Good for Kids?

Aida is suitable for all ages, although children under the age of eight years old may fail to understand some of the plot and language used.

The ethical dilemma of the show may also be lost on a young people. The scenes of sex and violence are mild and are rated PG.